Senior Human Resources Generalist

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary

This position is responsible for developing and implementing effective Human Resource policies, programs and processes in a defined manufacturing site location. Provides services in recruiting/selection, team member complaint investigation/response, performance management, pay administration actions/transfers, job description development and career pathing. Works with operations management to develop and implement positive culture building programs, employee appreciation/recognition, member safety, workers compensation/return to work actions and proactive member communications. Provides guidance to People Leaders on Human Resource policy, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and corrective actions. Helps to create and implement training for People leaders and employee development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides counsel and support to People Leaders on issues of company/HR policy application, human resource needs; provides HR services to team members.
• Works with People Leaders to resolve employee relations issues; investigates, counsels, and assists in resolving disputes; Creates and develops model for sustaining positive employee relations and positive culture building.
• Conducts ER investigations, analyzes organizational health issues, and works in partnership with HR leadership to develop and execute plans to address problem areas; provides counseling and direction to employees, facilitate communication, and help to resolve conflicts that impact employee engagement.
• Provides guidance on employment related issues (such as ADA, FMLA, FLSA, harassment, discrimination, diversity, corrective action, and progressive discipline) to site leadership; prepares reports and identifies trends in employee related issues, turnover and performance trends and provides solutions to site leadership.
• Facilitates HR processes and operations programs to ensure ethical, fair, and consistent approach.
• Assists with the creation and implementation of effective training and development programs to meet SOP requirements, skill proficiency and development needs.
• Supports recruiting efforts and participates in the planning and execution of activities and events to fill all open positions in the assigned area; May conduct pre-employment screenings and facilitate onboarding when needed.
• Assists with the organization's performance management process by coaching, educating, and providing feedback to managers/supervisors.
• Develops proactive communications, employee relations/recognition and appreciation programs.
• Provides HR support to operations safety programs, initiatives and processes including return to work and coordination of workers compensation programs.
• Lives the company culture of integrity, teamwork, self-discipline, and professional competence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Six years or greater in progressive Human Resource professional experience
• Training in federal, state laws and application of HR policy in a manufacturing environment and positive employee relations.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
• Expert knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action requirements.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of employment laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution.

Location

100% Onsite in San Carlos, CA

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Working Conditions/Hours

Full time/Salaried

Work Environment – Office

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and exposure to hazardous materials used in the manufacturing process.

PPE

Steel toe shoes/boots are required in defined areas in manufacturing locations.

Physical Demands – Office

This position requires the ability to talk and listen. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

Direct Reports – None